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Single Vehicle Crash Injures Two

November 12, 2021

(Windom, Mn.)– A single vehicle rollover on Highway 71 south of Windom today (Friday) injured two people. The Minnesota State Patrol says 51-year-old Sarah Hitchcock of Spencer lost control of a 2007 Toyota Rav 4 as she was traveling southbound at mile marker 25. The vehicle left the road and rolled. Hitchcock and a passenger, […]

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Crash Claims Life Of A Storm Lake Man

November 12, 2021

A man has died and two others were hospitalized after a two-vehicle collision near Storm Lake. According to the Iowa State Patrol, the accident occurred around 9 this (Fri) morning. A pickup driven by 33-year-old Juan Alday Pena of Storm Lake was traveling northbound on Highway 71. The pickup reportedly lost control, crossed the center […]

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A Spirit Lake Business Is Under New Ownership

November 12, 2021

(Spirit Lake)– Okoboji Indian and Okoboji Motorsports has been acquired by C & B Operations, LLC. The family-owned business operates 37 John Deere dealerships in South Dakota, Minnesota, Montana, Wyoming, Iowa and Idaho. Okoboji Motorsports offered Polaris off-road vehicles, Polaris snowmobiles, Sling-shot and Genuine scooters. Okoboji Indian exclusively offers Indian Motorcycles. A press release says […]

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Collision Southwest Of Milford Sends Two People To The Hospital

November 12, 2021

(Milford)– Two people were taken to hospitals following a collision Tuesday at the intersection of 250th Street and 160th Avenue southwest of Milford. The Dickinson County Sheriff’s Office says 66-year-old Steven Svrcek of Lakeville, Minnesota was driving a 2013 Ford Expedition westbound on 250th Street when he pulled into the path of a 2016 Ford […]

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No Injuries Reported In A Freak Incident In Okoboji

November 12, 2021

(Okoboji)– No injuries were reported this (Fri.) morning in a freak incident in Okoboji. Authorities say a vehicle that had been parked at the Okoboji Post office apparently slipped into gear and rolled across the highway. It came to rest on some rocks on the lake shore near the Hattie Elston boat ramp on East […]

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Collision Involving A Grain Truck And Tractor Sends One Person To The Hospital

November 12, 2021

(Ashton)– One person was taken to the hospital Tuesday when a grain truck and a tractor collided near Ashton. Authorities say 62-year-old Clifford Kruger of George was driving a 2000 Peterbilt grain truck eastbound on county road A-46 and 49-year-old Daniel Petersen of May City was driving a 2013 John Deere tractor owned by Osceola […]

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Possible Injuries Reported In Clay County Collision

November 12, 2021

(Everly)– Possible injuries were reported in a two-vehicle collision Thursday at the intersection of 360th Street and County Road M-38 in Clay county. The Sheriff’s Office says 86-year-old Charlotte Petersen of Sutherland was driving a 2000 Chevrolet S10 and 58-year-old Debra Munden of Royal was driving a 2011 Ford Fiesta northbound. Deputies say Petersen was […]

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Vehicle Vs Pedestrian

November 12, 2021

(Truman, Mn.)– One person was injured Thursday when a vehicle collided with a pedestrian in Truman. The Minnesota State Patrol says 44-year-old Lisa Frederickson of Madelia was driving a 2015 Ford transit van northbound on Highway 15 when she collided with a 12-year-old boy. The boy was taken to the Fairmont hospital with non-life threatening […]

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Republicans Select Dave Rowley As Their Candidate For Senate District 1 Seat

November 12, 2021

(Okoboji)– Republicans Thursday selected Dave Rowley as their candidate for the Senate District 1 seat during their nominating convention. Rowley and fellow Republican Barbara Clayton were vying for the Republican nomination for the December 14th special election to fill the vacancy created with the recent resignation of Zach Whiting. Rowley has been a resident of […]

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Traffic Stop Results In Arrest Of Estherville Man On Multiple Charges

November 12, 2021

(Estherville)– A traffic stop earlier this week landed an Estherville man in jail on multiple charges. The Estherville Police Department says it happened shortly before 5:00 pm Tuesday when an officer pulled over a vehicle in the 400 block of North 12th Street. It was determined the driver had been operating with a suspended license. […]

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